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[center][size=6][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]STARDRAPES - A LINEAGE PROJECT[/b][/size][/center]
[color=#69605d][font=calibri][i]Curious eyes have watched the stars for thousands of years. Children look up in wonder and astronomers study the night sky, cataloguing constellations and theorizing over the physics of space. Many have looked to the heavens and wondered if there is life somewhere out in the vast abyss beyond our world. They gaze upon the stars and think that perhaps we are not alone. . .[/i]
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DISCOVERY[/b] [/center]
[i][size=3][color=#69605d][font=calibri]Something shifts amidst the stars of a distant galaxy. Spirals of silken fabric flow around its form, obscuring it from view. The creature residing here is called a Stardrape, an elusive and rare being that lives a solitary life wandering the vast abyss of space. Since the beginning of time, their kind has been known as keepers of the universe and its myriad of secrets.
The first Stardrape known to Sornieth was discovered during the summer of 2018 by a scientist who believed he saw something flicker behind a distant star. With six legs and a series of membrane-like robes coating its body, the creature called 'Valhalla' settled amidst the stars overlooking the Earth. It fell in love with the planet and its inhabitants, vowing to guard the world until the end of its days.[/i]
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HISTORY[/b] [/center]
[i][size=3][color=#69605d][font=calibri]At the beginning of time, when the worlds were still young, the first Stardrapes roamed the galaxies. Some believed they were created to watch over the newly formed planets and celestial bodies, while others thought they were harbingers of destruction. To this day, no one is certain where they came from. Perhaps they were foraged from the remains of dying stars or crafted by the hands of a distant God.
The Stardrapes were always few in numbers, but over time, they were sought after and hunted for their innate knowledge of the universe and the rumor that their body parts could bestow eternal life and infinate wisdom upon those who acquired them. Stardrape numbers dwindled until there were only a handful of the creatures left. Their tales faded into folklore and ancient legends before they disappeared from existence entirely.
Behind the stars of Sornieth, a single Stardrape egg remained concealed and from it, Valhalla was born. The very last of his kind.[nextcol][img]https://i.imgur.com/dbyh3sA.png[/img][/columns]
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CHARACTERISTICS[/b] [/center][i][size=3][color=#69605d][font=calibri]Stardrapes are characterized by a series of ever-growing robes that obscure their bodies and enable them to camouflage amidst the stars. Each individual has a robe that takes on aspects of the galaxy in which they reside, although many younger Stardrapes have translucent white silken robes that persist until they settle within a certain galaxy.
In addition to their robes, each Stardrape also wears a mask or veil that obscures their eyes. As they age, both masks and drapes become more complex and may develop additional hanging tassels, bells, or beads. The masks serve to protect each Stardrape's eyes from view since this is where they store memories and forbidden knowledge, which may be transferred to other beings through gaze alone.
While many Stardrapes have learned to disguise themselves as Snappers, their true forms sport anywhere between six to ten functional legs, although some may also have additional vestigial limbs beyond this number. Their limbs, necks, and tails are elongated compared to those of a Snapper and the majority of Stardrapes lack wings.
Stardrapes sustain themselves by consuming celestial objects and have horse-like dentition that enables them to grind meteorites and other galactic debris. Canine teeth are highly variable and range from equine-like peg teeth to long, boar-like tusks depending on the individual. [/columns]
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BEHAVIOR[/b] [/center][i][size=3][color=#69605d][font=calibri]Stardrapes are solitary wanderers that drift across galaxies and explore the universe until they find a purpose. Some find purpose in protecting a planets or galaxy, while others find their calling in creating or destroying celestial objects.
Courtship between Stardrapes (or Stardrapes and dragons) involves an elaborate dance at the end of which the pair will remove their masks and allow their partner to see their third eye. Males are often in charge of caring for eggs and raising offspring, although some pairs prefer to remain together until their hatchlings are old enough to fend for themselves.
Eggs may remain dormant for thousands of years without incubation and parents in dire situations often conceal their eggs, scattering a nest across thousands of galaxies so that their offspring cannot be found. [nextcol][img]https://i.imgur.com/oGrKRrt.png[/img][/columns]
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EYES[/b] [/center][i][size=3][color=#69605d][font=calibri]The 'eyes' of each Stardrape are hardened marble-like structures that harbor memories and knowledge,
although some Stardrapes have learned to store energies or curses within their eyes as well. The eyes sit loosely in their sockets and can easily be removed from a Stardrape's head.
Given their marble-like structure, the eyes of a Stardrape can persist in the environment even after the Stardrape itself passes. Travelers who come across an eye can retrieve whatever is stored within it. . . although some are laced with poison or curses.
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[center][size=6][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GENETICS[/b][/size][/center]
[center][i][size=3][color=#69605d][font=calibri]The Stardrape gene is typically dominant when cross-bred back to dragon lines. All Stardrapes are [b]Snappers[/b] with [b]Starmap[/b] as a primary gene and [b]descendants of [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=149080&tab=dragon&did=44253544]Valhalla[/url][/b].
Secondary genes include [b]bee, alloy, iridescent, shimmer, constellation, noxtide, blend, and sludge[/b]. Tertiary genes and eye type can be [b]anything[/b].
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[center][size=6][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]REGISTRATION AND PINGLISTS[/b][/size][/center]
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[center][i][color=#69605d][font=calibri]SELF-EDITABLE PINGLIST IS [url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Np1uvTM7IllBKlbb8oQJlU7yN1rizcid3Erwh9g4fZA/edit#gid=0]HERE[/url][/i] [/center]
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[center][i][color=#69605d][font=calibri][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/baz/2628558]SALES THREAD[/url][/i] [/center]
[center][size=6][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]CURRENT STARDRAPES[/b][/size][/center]
[center][size=4][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GENERATION I[/b][/size][/center]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=44253544][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/442536/44253544.png[/img][/url]
[center][size=4][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GENERATION II[/b][/size][/center]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=45283732][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/452838/45283732.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=45283733][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/452838/45283733.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=45283734][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/452838/45283734.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=45283735][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/452838/45283735.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=45873368][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/458734/45873368.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=45873369][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/458734/45873369.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=45873370][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/458734/45873370.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=46466662][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/464667/46466662.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=46466663][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/464667/46466663.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=46967571][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/469676/46967571.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=46967572][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/469676/46967572.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=46967573][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/469676/46967573.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=46967574][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/469676/46967574.png[/img][/url]
[center][size=4][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GENERATION III[/b][/size][/center]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=49392553][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/493926/49392553.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=49697585][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/496976/49697585.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50261178][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/502612/50261178.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50261179][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/502612/50261179.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50779377][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/507794/50779377.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50779375][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/507794/50779375.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50779376][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/507794/50779376.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50802369][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/508024/50802369.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50802370][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/508024/50802370.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50829450][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/508295/50829450.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50829449][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/508295/50829449.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50829448][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/508295/50829448.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51404123][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/514042/51404123.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51588189][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/515882/51588189.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51589216][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/515893/51589216.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51666900][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/516670/51666900.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51666901][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/516670/51666901.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51925254][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/519253/51925254.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51925252][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/519253/51925252.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51925253][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/519253/51925253.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52111426][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/521115/52111426.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52111424][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/521115/52111424.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52111425][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/521115/52111425.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52194582][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/521946/52194582.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52194584][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/521946/52194584.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52458747][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/524588/52458747.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53107283][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/531073/53107283.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53107284][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/531073/53107284.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53395223][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/533953/53395223.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53676343][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/536764/53676343.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53948777][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/539488/53948777.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53948776][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/539488/53948776.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=55348446][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/553485/55348446.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58113703][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/581138/58113703.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=56792416][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/567925/56792416.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57901700][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/579018/57901700.png[/img][/url]
[center][size=4][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GENERATION IV[/b][/size][/center]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50354486][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/503545/50354486.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50354487][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/503545/50354487.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50931270][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/509313/50931270.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50917919][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/509180/50917919.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51515066][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/515151/51515066.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51515067][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/515151/51515067.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51515068][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/515151/51515068.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51992361][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/519924/51992361.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52421169][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/524212/52421169.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53135384][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/531354/53135384.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53135387][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/531354/53135387.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53322372][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/533224/53322372.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53705509][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/537056/53705509.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53705510][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/537056/53705510.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=53322373][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/533224/53322373.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=54509949][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/545100/54509949.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=56346673][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/563467/56346673.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=56509580][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/565096/56509580.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=56997511][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/569976/56997511.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57171981][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/571720/57171981.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57968623][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/579687/57968623.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=60789148][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/607892/60789148.png[/img][/url][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/53322370][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/533224/53322370.png[/img][/url]
[center][size=4][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GENERATION V[/b][/size][/center]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=48659720][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/486598/48659720.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=49809555][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/498096/49809555.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51137227][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/511373/51137227.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51137226][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/511373/51137226.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=50535499][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/505355/50535499.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51698159][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/516982/51698159.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52254908][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/522550/52254908.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52254909][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/522550/52254909.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52254910][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/522550/52254910.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=55785323][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/557854/55785323.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58108333][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/581084/58108333.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57287471][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/572875/57287471.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58270280][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/582703/58270280.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57968628][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/579687/57968628.png[/img][/url]
[center][size=4][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GENERATION VI[/b][/size][/center]
[url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57032634][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/570327/57032634.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=55785321][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/557854/55785321.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57287476][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/572875/57287476.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58108332][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/581084/58108332.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58108332][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/581084/58108332.png[/img][/url][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58108305][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/581084/58108305.png[/img][/url]
[center][size=4][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GENERATION VII[/b][/size][/center]
[url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57510669][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/575107/57510669.png[/img][/url]
[center][size=6][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]CHORDS[/b][/size][/center]
[i] Severed drapes and armor that once adorned a Stardrape can sometimes take on a spirit and mind of their own. These creations are called 'chords', unusual beings made from the discarded robes of a Stardrape. Reincarnated (eternally youthful) Stardrapes may have a chord by default and adults sometimes approach Celus to have chords woven for them from fragments of shed armor or robes. [/i]
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[size=2] Celus
Valhalla's Chord[nextcol]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=51588190][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/515882/51588190.png[/img][/url]
[size=2] Port
Scarmiglione's Chord[nextcol]
[url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=56997512][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/569976/56997512.png[/img][/url]
[size=2]Hades
??? Chord[nextcol]
[url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58321630][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/583217/58321630.png[/img][/url]
[size=2]Stardust
CerberaOdollam's Chord
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[url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58392448][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/583925/58392448.png[/img][/url]
[size=2]Halfbreed
Sundae's Chord[/columns]
[center][size=6][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]RESOURCES AND TEMPLATES[/b][/size][/center]
Artwork and bio templates free for use with registered members of this subspecies! Please do not alter the artwork or credits featured in the bio, although you are welcome to modify the layout and bio code if you wish! The code can be copied at the bottom of [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&tab=dragon&id=149080&did=50802370]Maitai's[/url] bio!
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[center][size=6][color=#69605d][font=calibri][b]GALLERY[/b][/size][/center]
Current Stardrape artwork is below! Please let me know if your Stardrape has a piece that you would like to have added to the gallery. Each piece contains a link to the Stardrape featured in the art.
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STARDRAPES - A LINEAGE PROJECT
Curious eyes have watched the stars for thousands of years. Children look up in wonder and astronomers study the night sky, cataloguing constellations and theorizing over the physics of space. Many have looked to the heavens and wondered if there is life somewhere out in the vast abyss beyond our world. They gaze upon the stars and think that perhaps we are not alone. . .
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DISCOVERY
Something shifts amidst the stars of a distant galaxy. Spirals of silken fabric flow around its form, obscuring it from view. The creature residing here is called a Stardrape, an elusive and rare being that lives a solitary life wandering the vast abyss of space. Since the beginning of time, their kind has been known as keepers of the universe and its myriad of secrets.
The first Stardrape known to Sornieth was discovered during the summer of 2018 by a scientist who believed he saw something flicker behind a distant star. With six legs and a series of membrane-like robes coating its body, the creature called 'Valhalla' settled amidst the stars overlooking the Earth. It fell in love with the planet and its inhabitants, vowing to guard the world until the end of its days.
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HISTORY
At the beginning of time, when the worlds were still young, the first Stardrapes roamed the galaxies. Some believed they were created to watch over the newly formed planets and celestial bodies, while others thought they were harbingers of destruction. To this day, no one is certain where they came from. Perhaps they were foraged from the remains of dying stars or crafted by the hands of a distant God.
The Stardrapes were always few in numbers, but over time, they were sought after and hunted for their innate knowledge of the universe and the rumor that their body parts could bestow eternal life and infinate wisdom upon those who acquired them. Stardrape numbers dwindled until there were only a handful of the creatures left. Their tales faded into folklore and ancient legends before they disappeared from existence entirely.
Behind the stars of Sornieth, a single Stardrape egg remained concealed and from it, Valhalla was born. The very last of his kind.
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CHARACTERISTICS
Stardrapes are characterized by a series of ever-growing robes that obscure their bodies and enable them to camouflage amidst the stars. Each individual has a robe that takes on aspects of the galaxy in which they reside, although many younger Stardrapes have translucent white silken robes that persist until they settle within a certain galaxy.
In addition to their robes, each Stardrape also wears a mask or veil that obscures their eyes. As they age, both masks and drapes become more complex and may develop additional hanging tassels, bells, or beads. The masks serve to protect each Stardrape's eyes from view since this is where they store memories and forbidden knowledge, which may be transferred to other beings through gaze alone.
While many Stardrapes have learned to disguise themselves as Snappers, their true forms sport anywhere between six to ten functional legs, although some may also have additional vestigial limbs beyond this number. Their limbs, necks, and tails are elongated compared to those of a Snapper and the majority of Stardrapes lack wings.
Stardrapes sustain themselves by consuming celestial objects and have horse-like dentition that enables them to grind meteorites and other galactic debris. Canine teeth are highly variable and range from equine-like peg teeth to long, boar-like tusks depending on the individual.
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BEHAVIOR
Stardrapes are solitary wanderers that drift across galaxies and explore the universe until they find a purpose. Some find purpose in protecting a planets or galaxy, while others find their calling in creating or destroying celestial objects.
Courtship between Stardrapes (or Stardrapes and dragons) involves an elaborate dance at the end of which the pair will remove their masks and allow their partner to see their third eye. Males are often in charge of caring for eggs and raising offspring, although some pairs prefer to remain together until their hatchlings are old enough to fend for themselves.
Eggs may remain dormant for thousands of years without incubation and parents in dire situations often conceal their eggs, scattering a nest across thousands of galaxies so that their offspring cannot be found.
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EYES
The 'eyes' of each Stardrape are hardened marble-like structures that harbor memories and knowledge,
although some Stardrapes have learned to store energies or curses within their eyes as well. The eyes sit loosely in their sockets and can easily be removed from a Stardrape's head.
Given their marble-like structure, the eyes of a Stardrape can persist in the environment even after the Stardrape itself passes. Travelers who come across an eye can retrieve whatever is stored within it. . . although some are laced with poison or curses.
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GENETICS
I love this concept. Your artwork is GORGEOUS.
I love this concept. Your artwork is GORGEOUS.
Well if you got a similar dragon (white ish smoke looks unreal) I'd be interested! I could give him the skin from last arcane fest XD
... How expensive can they be tho? This is amazing art!
Well if you got a similar dragon (white ish smoke looks unreal) I'd be interested! I could give him the skin from last arcane fest XD
... How expensive can they be tho? This is amazing art!
He/Him - They/Them
FR+10
Potato Wannabe
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Wheeeewze ♥
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Siouxsie - Thanks! <33
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SpectralKitten - I don't have any currently for sale, but Valhalla is currently on a nest so there should be two new hatchlings for Halloween. I usually split their nests with the mother's owner, but I'm happy to draw art for any of the hatchlings. Price is usually 150-200g/kt including the art.
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Siouxsie - Thanks! <33
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SpectralKitten - I don't have any currently for sale, but Valhalla is currently on a nest so there should be two new hatchlings for Halloween. I usually split their nests with the mother's owner, but I'm happy to draw art for any of the hatchlings. Price is usually 150-200g/kt including the art.
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awaicu For real? o_O Sign me up please!
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awaicu For real? o_O Sign me up please!
He/Him - They/Them
FR+10
Potato Wannabe
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Wheeeewze ♥
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These are GORGEOUS! I'd love a ping for one
These are GORGEOUS! I'd love a ping for one
I'd be interested in one, the art looks really cool.
I'd be interested in one, the art looks really cool.
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SpectralKitten
Yep! I draw all their art pretty tiny on the inside of cards/envelopes that I send off to my penpals, so the art is priced a bit lower because of that. I'll add you to their pinglist though and let you know when there are more for sale.
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SpectralKitten
Yep! I draw all their art pretty tiny on the inside of cards/envelopes that I send off to my penpals, so the art is priced a bit lower because of that. I'll add you to their pinglist though and let you know when there are more for sale.
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Amberclawed
Thanks! I'd be happy to add you to their pinglist for when more hatchlings come up for sale c:
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Amberclawed
Thanks! I'd be happy to add you to their pinglist for when more hatchlings come up for sale c:
I'd love a ping for male hatchlings, if you happen to get any!
I'd love a ping for male hatchlings, if you happen to get any!